Judy O. Anderson

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE - HOUSTON, MINN. 507-896-3127HOUSTON, MINN. - Judy Anderson, 89, of Houston, Minn. passed away peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, February 14, at Valley View Care and Rehab Center in Houston. She was reunited with her beloved son, Larry and husband Sherman who had both passed away before her death.Judy was born on December 22, 1922, at home in Houston Township, Minn. to Carl and Josie (Jorde) Runningen. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Reginald and Glenn, son Larry Sherman, and husband Sherman. She is survived by two sisters: Gladys (Glen Meiners) of Caledonia, Minn. and Lylah Almon of Laguna Beach, California.Judy's mom died when she was seven. Judy later left school at age 12 to help care for her sisters and the household on the family farm. She married Sherman O. Anderson on November 22, 1941. They had one son, Larry Sherman Anderson, who passed away in 1990. They were married for more than 58 years when Sherman passed away in 2000. Judy spent her early married years with Sherman first in Omaha, Nebraska and then in California where Sherman worked in the airline industry until he was called to serve during the war. When Sherman was drafted, Judy and her son moved back to her father's farm. After the war, Sherman and Judy bought their farm and began their life in Houston County. Judy loved everybody and had an active social life. She and Sherman were avid square dancers, loved taking bus trips when they could, and entertained family and friends often at their home in Yucatan. Judy also worked both in Spring Grove and later in Rushford. She remained friends with the people she met there even after she retired. Judy was very active in the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Garden Clubs, Red Hatters, and loved to shop!! She volunteered at Valley View Nursing Home right up to the time she was diagnosed with MS at age 86. She had to move to Valley View herself from Heritage Court. Judy continued her active life in the home and was always eager to go on any outings, especially to go shopping. In addition to her sisters, Judy is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Sherry Anderson Lundak and her husband Gene of Houston; two grandsons: Larry Sherman Anderson Jr. and his wife, Tracey of Rochester, Minn. and Terry Charles Anderson and his wife, Laurie of Minnetonka, Minn.; great-grandchildren: Rebecca, Erik, Noah and Teagan Anderson and Caitlin Dole; sisters-in-law, Ovedia Anderson and Mabel Anderson; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Judy loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always remembering their birthdays and attending their special events when possible. The farm was a second home to her "boys" Larry and Terry as they were growing. Her great-grandchildren loved visiting her every chance they got. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. The funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston with the Rev. Lane Zaffke officiating. Burial will be in the Stone Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to the Valley View Care and Rehab Center or to Cross of Christ Lutheran Church.Leave a memory of Judy and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com